Battle Against Poison

The championship battle kicked off, and all eyes were glued to the intense clashes unfolding. But amidst the excitement, there was one exception—Johnny.

After the initial round of fights, Johnny remained in his designated resting area, not paying much heed to the remaining matches. Instead, he focused on acquainting himself with the newfound abilities bestowed upon him by the Titans.

Johnny's own physique had undergone numerous augmentations, becoming even more formidable after assimilating the Titan's power. It wasn't just strength that surged; every aspect of his being experienced a significant boost.

But mastering these newfound powers required relentless practice and familiarity. Similarly, harnessing the talents of the Eternals and controlling the vast energies of the universe demanded considerable effort from Johnny.

He had withdrawn from the outside world into a sort of seclusion until Ratsought him out.

"Johnny, the first round of the championship battle has concluded. The Grandmaster sent me to inform you that the results of the second round draws are out. Hey, you seem different somehow..." Rat remarked, noting a subtle change in Johnny's demeanor that puzzled him.

Johnny simply offered a slight smile in response. Indeed, he had undergone profound changes in just a few days.

"Oh, already? Hey, Rat, spill the beans. Who emerged victorious in the first round?" Johnny inquired, slightly taken aback by how swiftly time had flown while he familiarized himself with his abilities.

"I almost thought you didn't give a darn. You've been scarce these past few days. Anyway, aside from you, the winners of the first round are Insect Queen, Poison, and a lesser-known fighter dubbed 'Medusa'. There's scarce intel on her, but I watched her match. It ended rather oddly—her opponent seemed to freeze after locking eyes with her and was promptly dispatched. Be cautious if you cross paths with her," Rat cautioned, evidently prepared to brief Johnny on the matter.

"Medusa? Freezing opponents with her eyes..." Johnny nodded slightly, feeling wary of this unfamiliar opponent.

"What about my second-round opponent? Is it Medusa?" Johnny inquired.

"No, your opponent is one who is extremely poisonous," Rat responded seriously, emphasizing the challenge Johnny would face.

Johnny was already somewhat knowledgeable about Poison. This fighter was a unique presence in the arena, possessing exceptional Poisoncontrol abilities matching his title.

His Poison was lethal, capable of attacking the enemy without physical contact, leaving them defenseless and ultimately succumbing to its effects.

Yet, upon learning about his opponent's toxicity, a smile spread across Johnny's face.

"Your match against Toxic is the first of the second round. It's tomorrow, Johnny. Be prepared," Rat reminded, concerned Johnny might underestimate the danger.

"Don't worry, Larter. Others might fret over poison, but when they face me, it's... unfortunate for them," Johnny replied confidently, his eyes gleaming with assurance.

Before acquiring the power of the Titan, Johnny might have harbored some fear of poison. However, now, his body, akin to the Eternals, was immune to diseases and viruses, greatly diminishing the threat of potent toxins.

Observing Johnny's confidence, Ratsimply nodded, refraining from further comment, and departed, leaving Johnny to ready himself for battle.

The next day arrived, marked by fervent cheers as Johnny and his opponent, Poison, took to the stage.

While Johnny remained composed, the audience erupted into frenzied excitement.

Standing across from Johnny, Poison appeared diminutive, barely reaching a meter in height, and his posture was slightly hunched. His visage bore a resemblance to a malevolent elf from a movie Johnny had watched prior to his time-traveling adventures.

"Boy, I owe you thanks. You helped me rid myself of those pesky Titan in the first round, paving my path to victory in the championship," spoke the short Poison with a voice that sent shivers down one's spine.

From Johnny's perspective, among all his championship opponents, the Titans posed a formidable challenge due to their strong immunity against his poison. Against any other adversary, his ubiquitous toxin guaranteed certain demise.

"Oh? Are you that confident?" Johnny inquired, sporting a smile that downplayed the situation.

"You'll find out soon enough when you're writhing in pain before me," retorted Poison, an elf-like figure emitting strange energy fluctuations.

In the blink of an eye, the gray-white mist-like energy emanating from Poison swiftly spread toward Johnny under his control.

Observing the mist envelop him, Johnny's smile remained intact as he unleashed an explosive breath, engulfing his body in blazing flames, forming a barrier against the encroaching poisonous haze.

"Fire? I despise flames!" exclaimed Poison, concealed within the gray-white mist, making it challenging for Johnny to pinpoint his precise location.

As the mist collided with Johnny's fiery barrier, a violent reaction ensued. Despite being consumed by the flames, the invasive mist persistently attempted to breach Johnny's fiery defense.

Unfazed by the persistent assault on his flame barrier, Johnny's smile widened, his momentum intensifying.

Within the mist-covered arena, a blazing fireball suddenly expanded, clearing a large area with its intense heat.

Bathed in flames, Johnny appeared majestic, akin to a fire deity. The scorching temperature had no effect on him, leaving his attire unscathed.

The flames, intensified several times over, proved invincible against the gray-white mist, halting its invasive advance.

"Your Poison is ineffective against me," Johnny stated calmly.

"Heh, fool! Do you believe your flames can shield you? My Poison has already infiltrated your body. Enjoy your final moments of agony," taunted Poison, his voice dripping with Poisonous arrogance.

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